HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 6 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on Aug. 5: Attorney General William Tong today joined a bipartisan coalition of 28 attorneys general led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson in urging the U.S. Senate to provide relief for all federal student loan borrowers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) currently only c more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 8 -- The University of Alaska-Southeast issued the following news release: The Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company renewed its partnership with the University of Alaska Southeast Center for Mine Training this week, with a gift of $315,000 to be realized over the next three years. The gift supports the world-class workforce development program "Pathway to Mining Careers" with scholarship assistance to prepare Alaskans for key jobs in the mining industry, with an emphasis on mi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news on Aug. 3: With the COVID-19 pandemic having no end in sight, the focus of Congress has primarily been on stabilizing the economy until an effective treatment and vaccine can be found. But some leaders on Capitol Hill also believe that in addition to stabilizing our economy, we should seek ways in which we can modernize it. Lisa Murkowski is one of those leaders. Over the past 12 months, the Alaska Senator -- who serves as Chair more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 8 -- The University of Alaska-Southeast issued the following news release: Last month, the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) and the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) signed an agreement for Alaska Advantage, an innovative program which provides high-quality online dual enrollment opportunities for Alaska's high school students. College courses are offered by both UAS and UAF, helping students get started on earning college credit while meeting their high school gradu more PR

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Aug. 5 -- The University of Alaska issued the following news release: The Executive Committee of the UA Foundation Board of Directors has appointed Megan Riebe as the acting UA Foundation President effective August 22, 2020, following the retirement of current UA Foundation President Susan Foley. "We are fortunate to have such a strong and knowledgeable leader already on our team," Foley said. "I've worked closely with Megan and have the highest respect for her vision and pa more PR